Senior HR Recruitment Officer

Al Geemi Contracting Co. L.L.C is a leading construction company in the UAE, specializing in major roads, infrastructure, utilities, and civil works projects. We are urgently seeking a highly experienced Senior HR Recruitment Officer to join our Human Resources team and support large-scale hiring needs for ongoing and upcoming projects.

Job Purpose

The Senior HR Recruitment Officer will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, ensuring the timely hiring of qualified candidates for technical, engineering, and site-based roles. The role requires strong industry knowledge, advanced sourcing capabilities, and the ability to manage high-volume recruitment in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the complete hiring cycle-from manpower planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, to final selection.
• Source qualified candidates for roads, infrastructure, utilities, civil engineering, and construction roles.
• Collaborate with project managers, department heads, and HR teams to understand staffing needs.
• Develop job descriptions, job ads, and recruitment timelines for approved positions.
• Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews to assess candidate suitability.
• Shortlist candidates and coordinate technical interviews with project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of talent for current and future project requirements.

HR Coordination & Documentation

• Prepare employment offers, appointment letters, and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain accurate recruitment logs, applicant tracking systems, and candidate databases.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and company recruitment policies.
• Manage pre-employment checks, reference verification, and document validation.
• Support mobilization activities, visa processing, and joining formalities.

Strategic & Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain recruitment dashboards, weekly reports, and hiring KPIs.
• Develop recruitment strategies to attract top talent locally and internationally.
• Coordinate with manpower agencies, job portals, and recruitment partners.
• Participate in career fairs, recruitment campaigns, and mass hiring drives.
• Guide junior HR staff and ensure adherence to recruitment procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications (CIPD, SHRM, CHRP) are an advantage.

Experience

• 12-15 years of proven experience in HR Recruitment within a
• Roads, Infrastructure, and Civil Construction company in the UAE.
• Strong experience recruiting: Engineers (Civil, QA/QC, HSE, MEP, Roads & Infrastructure), Site staff & supervisors, Technical specialists &Administrative & support staff
• Experience handling large-scale project recruitment and mobilization.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of UAE construction job market.
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRMS.
• Excellent sourcing skills (LinkedIn, job portals, databases, networks).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and recruitment tools.

Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight project deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their detailed CV

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